Manager/Senior Manager - Accounting

Manager / Senior Manager - Accounting

Step into a senior leadership role with a genuine pathway to partnership.

Workforce Extensions Ballarat is proud to be supporting PPT Accounting and Financial Services in seeking a Manager / Senior Manager to join their team.

PPT is one of Ballarat's most established and respected accounting and financial services firms, known for its technical expertise, personalised advice and long standing client relationships across the region.

An opportunity now exists for an experienced accounting professional to join the team in a role that offers far more than day to day compliance work. This is a long term career opportunity for someone who wants to play a key leadership role within the business and, in time ideally progress toward Partner level within the firm.

About the Role

As a Manager / Senior Manager you will take ownership of a diverse client portfolio while playing a key role in mentoring staff, supporting business growth and contributing to the strategic direction of the firm.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Preparing and reviewing financial statements and tax returns for companies, trusts, partnerships and individuals
• Managing BAS, IAS, FBT and payroll tax obligations
• Providing proactive business and tax advisory services
• Reviewing work and mentoring junior team members
• Building strong, long term client relationships
• Supporting workflow management and team development
• Working across a broad client base including agriculture, trades, medical, hospitality, retail and professional services

What PPT Offers

• A highly respected Ballarat based firm with a strong local presence
• A clearly defined pathway into leadership and future partnership for the right person
• Ongoing professional development and support for CPA or CA
• Twice yearly Melbourne conferences and regular in house training
• Employee Assistance Program
• Quarterly social events, monthly team lunches and wellness initiatives
• A collaborative, down to earth team culture where your contribution is valued
• The opportunity to work closely with experienced leaders and gain exposure to higher level business advisory work

About You

You are an experienced public practice accountant who is ready to step into a leadership role and is motivated by the opportunity to grow into a future ownership position over time.

You will bring:

• Strong experience in public practice accounting
• Solid technical knowledge of Australian taxation
• Degree qualifications with CPA or CA completed
• The ability to build and manage client relationships with confidence
• Leadership capability and experience mentoring staff
• Strong communication and advisory skills
• Experience with Xero, MYOB, FYI Docs or similar systems
• A long term mindset and genuine interest in progressing your career within a Ballarat based firm

Why This Role?

This is a rare opportunity to join a well established firm where succession planning and long term growth are genuinely on the table.

If you are looking for more than just your next role and want to position yourself for future partnership within a respected local business, this opportunity is well worth exploring.

A $10,000 sign on bonus payable upon successful completion of a six month probation period.

for a confidential discussion please reach out to Justin Thompson at Workforce Extensions on 0418392056.